lionhearted
- adjective
- /ˈlaɪənˌhɑrtɪd/
- Literature
Examples
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Honey, did you know that the women of my lineage... are all lionhearted?
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You are lionhearted, Julia... like the women of your lineage.
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Lionhearted.
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"Behold, the lionhearted American warriors have arrived," the announcer solemnly proclaimed.
Fiction book (2000) -
"Behold, the lionhearted American warriors have arrived," the announcer solemnly proclaimed.
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News of the D-Day invasion comes via radio, as do Winston Churchill's lionhearted rallying calls.
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During the battle, the soldiers displayed their lionhearted bravery, charging fearlessly towards the enemy.
Synonyms
Not afraid to face danger or problems
Being brave and lively in a bold, energetic way
Not afraid to do very dangerous or difficult things
Brave and determined when facing danger or hard times
Antonyms
How Brave
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Lionhearted joins lion, the brave animal, and heart, the place of courage, so it means a 'lion's heart' — very brave. A helpful memory is the English king 'Richard the Lionheart', who was famous for his courage.